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Following Films Podcast: Adam Saunders on DOTTY & SOUL

  Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Adam Saunders to discuss his work on DOTTY & SOUL When hot-shot entrepreneur Ethan Cox gets caught up in a social media scandal, his company’s nine-figure acquisition is jeopardized. Desperate to find a way forward, Ethan decides to hire a 71-year-old African-American snack cart vendor, Dotty, to pose as his company’s figurehead. But when Dotty finds her groove at the company, she refuses to play the straw man any longer. And everything changes. DOTTY & SOUL will be on May 19th

Following Films Podcast: Peter Callahan on OUT AND ABOUT

  Out and About is an unconventional tale about a middle-aged man trying to come to terms with his life over the course of an afternoon walk through his hometown. Distinctive in both style and substance and told virtually in real time, the story weaves together the protagonist’s inner monologue with conversations he has with the people he encounters along the way. Raw, brutally honest, poignant and funny, Out and About explores the contrast between our inner and outer selves, the conflict between old dreams and new realities, and one man’s search for meaning as he wrestles with aging, success and failure in America, and his ultimate place in the world. Today I’m joined by Peter Callahan to discuss his work as writer/director/ and the star of OUT AND ABOUT

ORGAN TRAIL - On Digital Today

  Release Date: Available to Buy on Digital May 12, 2023 Starring: ZoΓ© De Grand'Maison, Nicholas Logan, Olivia Applegate, Michael Abbott Jr., Jessica Frances Dukes with ClΓ© Bennett and Sam Trammell Written By: Megan Turner Directed By: Michael Patrick Jann Synopsis: A ruthless band of bloodthirsty bandits terrorizes a family on the treacherous Oregon Trail, and challenge’s one woman’s will to survive.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE Premieres May 29th at 9/8c on ID

THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE will explore a mystery ripped straight from the headlines: Who is Natalia Barnett? Initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone growth disorder that can result in skeletal abnormalities as well as issues with hearing and vision, Natalia was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, the happy family dynamic soured with allegations brought by the Barnetts that Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child with the intent to harm their family. In 2013, Natalia was then discovered living on her own igniting an investigation that led to Michael and Kristine's arrest and a firestorm of questions. Featuring exclusive interviews with members of Natalia’s adoptive family, the Barnetts, never-before-seen footage, and testimony from a colorful cast of characters, this docuseries offers a journey into an astonishing odyssey riddled with unbelievably shocking allegations and explosive revela

THEO JAMES TO STAR IN “STEPHEN KING’S THE MONKEY”

Theo James (“The White Lotus”) will star in a new feature adaptation based on the terrifying short story “The Monkey”, written by the King of Horror, Stephen King. The supernatural story has been adapted for the screen by genre specialist Osgood Perkins (Longlegs, Gretel & Hansel), who will also direct. The film has an all-star horror pedigree and is being produced by Atomic Monster’s James Wan (creator of the Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises) and Michael Clear (M3GAN), and C2 Motion Picture Group’s Jason Cloth (Joker, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) and Dave Caplan (Babylon). Automatik’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Insidious, Sinister) and Fred Berger (La La Land), Chris Ferguson (Afflicted, Child’s Play) and Stars Collective's Peter Luo and Nancy Xu will executive produce, alongside John Friedberg (Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Greenland) for Black Bear International. The project was developed with Atomic Monster and Stars Collective, with C2 Motion Picture G

Following Films Podcast: Casper Van Dien on COUNTY LINE: NO FEAR, STARSHIP TROOPERS, Stunt Work on the New ROADHOUSE, and Living in the Shadow of Your Children

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Casper Van Dien to discuss his work on the new film County Line: No Fear. We also chat about Starship Troopers, stunt work on the new Roadhouse, and living in the shadow of your children. In the action crime-drama County Line: No Fear, the third installment of the successful County Line trilogy, the ornery, yet devoted Alden Rockwell is back and on the verge of retirement. When Zed Dalton, an ambitious and ruthless crime syndicate boss, sets up shop to enact revenge on Alden and Jo for involving themselves in his business, he isn’t quite prepared for the battle he’s up against. Alden, Jo and Interim Sheriff Dante Hill will go to any lengths to protect the counties they have vowed to serve. The action is non-stop, with many twists and surprising turns along the way! Will Alden finally retire? Will Jo forgive her father for bringing this trouble to her doorstep? Will Zed get what’s coming to him? And what role do

THE TAKING Review

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe Year: 2023 Filmmakers often use real-world locations as a way to ground their stories in a precieved reality or to take advantage of the unique features of a specific location. The Statue of Liberty quickly represents NYC, the Hollywood sign lets the audiance know we are in LA, and The Eifel Tower is one the easiest ways a filmmaker can use a single (text free) image to set a film in Paris. Monument Valley has been the go to symbol for the American West since the earlies days of motion pictures.  Our fascination with western expansion has been consistent but rarely has it led to honest depictions of this complicated piece of American history. We often focus on the pioneering spirit, rugged individualism, and manifest destiny. The idea that settlers were destined to expand westward and spread democracy and civilization was a powerful narrative that captured the imagination of many Americans. Not only is this incomplete telling of history dishonest, its da